Seattle Parks and Recreation will offer Summer of Safety (SOS), a free program that provides structured activities and a safe space for young people not connected to other supervised programs over the summer. The program is geared towards serving diverse groups of tweens and teens from low-income families. SOS will… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation programs and facilities will be closed Thursday, June 23 for a Recreation staff in-service day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: All recreation programs (except childcare) Community centers and teen centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center Mount Baker Rowing and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and partners will host a variety of free events and activities at downtown (Center City) parks this summer. Offerings include outdoor movies at Cascade Playground, music and dancing at Pier 62, family fun evenings at Freeway Park, and Chinese dance classes at Hing Hay Park…. [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. These facilities and services are CLOSED: All recreation programs Community centers and teen centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center… [ Keep reading ]
See below for our Wading Pool and Spraypark schedules. More information about summer aquatics opportunities can be found here. WADING POOLS Opening on various dates starting on June 25, see schedule below. Wading Pools are open on sunny days when the temperature is forecast to be 70 degrees or above…. [ Keep reading ]
Beginning Saturday, June 25, the following beaches will be guarded daily from 12 P.M. -7 P.M. on weekdays, and 11 A.M. -7 P.M. on weekends. We encourage all Seattleites and visitors to come out to these beaches for a safe and fun swim experience. Madison Beach, 1900 43rd Ave. E … [ Keep reading ]
We’re offering a variety of free events in parks this summer for the whole family, including dance classes, plays, cultural celebrations and more. See below for our Arts in Parks and Welcome Back Seattle June events. Arts in Parks Events: Kathya Alexander – The Negro Passion Play. Jimi Hendrix Park,… [ Keep reading ]
By Todd Burley Managing garbage in outdoor spaces comes with a host of challenges. In a home setting, residents can easily sort their waste into recycling, compost, and landfill thanks to the excellent system in place by Seattle Public Utilities. Seattle is known for its progressive waste management system that… [ Keep reading ]
Both organizations are hiring dozens of positions to provide a safe summer for kids Step up and help kids this summer – do work that matters! Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and YMCA of Greater Seattle (YMCA) have an alarming number of summer positions to fill in roles that serve… [ Keep reading ]
In celebration of Discovery Park’s 50th anniversary, we’re pleased to offer a free summer beach shuttle. On select weekends, the shuttle will loop between Discovery Park Visitor Center, the North Parking Lot, and the Beach. The shuttle will arrive at each location every 20-30 minutes. The shuttle runs 10 a.m…. [ Keep reading ]
